Livedoid vasculopathy is a rare vasculopathy typically characterized by bilateral lower limb lesions. The interplay of increased thrombotic activity, decreased fibrinolytic activity, and endothelial damage is believed to cause thrombus formation in the capillary vasculature. This activity delves into the multifaceted nature of the condition, emphasizing its association with hypercoagulability, thrombus formation, and endothelial damage, factors contributing to its diagnostic complexity and potential misdiagnosis. Learners will gain critical insights into the diverse underlying etiologies linked to increased thrombotic activity and decreased fibrinolytic activities, significantly impacting the course of the disease and prognosis. Moreover, this session emphasizes the pivotal role of an interprofessional approach in promptly evaluating and effectively managing livedoid vasculopathy to enhance patient outcomes.By exploring the gender and age predilections—3 times more prevalent in females aged 15 to 50—attendees will grasp the demographic nuances of this condition. The session underscores the necessity of precise lesion identification and differentiation from similar lower limb lesions and emphasizes the significance of skin biopsy for accurate diagnosis confirmation. Furthermore, attendees will review current management strategies, encompassing general measures like smoking cessation and wound care, alongside pharmacological interventions such as anticoagulants and antiplatelets that have demonstrated efficacy. Additionally, novel and experimental therapies promising advancements in resistant cases will be elucidated, fostering a deeper understanding of emerging treatment modalities for livedoid vasculopathy.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/24359
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Cardiovascular, Dermatopathology, General Surgery, Hematology, Hematology (Blood, BM), Internal Medicine